Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
phegopteroideum
ID:
155453

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuhn

Source:
ipni

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Forschr. Gazelle 4: Farne 8. 1889

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154782

Common Names

  • Phegopteris Fern
  • Northern Beech Fern
  • Hypodematium Fern

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Synonyms

  • Dryopteris phegopteroidea (Kuhn) C.Chr. [unknown]

Description

Hypodematium phegopteroideum (also called 'phegopteroid bristle fern', among many other common names) is a perennial fern with a creeping rhizome and long-stalked, bipinnate fronds. It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hypodematium phegopteroideum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Hypodematium phegopteroideum produces small, greenish-brown flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have two, long, narrow leaves with pointed tips and a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypodematium phegopteroideum is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an evergreen plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or early summer and planted in a moist, shady area. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. The young plants should be transplanted to a shady, moist area.

Where to Find Hypodematium phegopteroideum

Hypodematium phegopteroideum can be found in moist forests and woodlands in eastern North America.

Hypodematium phegopteroideum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypodematium phegopteroideum?

Hypodematium phegopteroideum

What is the family of Hypodematium phegopteroideum?

Woodsiaceae

What is the native range of Hypodematium phegopteroideum?

Indonesia